Why is BF-33C better than DR-1801UV?
- Weight150 g vs 272 g+81%
- DisplayBacklit display vs Monochrome display
Why is DR-1801UV better than BF-33C?
- Transmit power0.5 W vs 5 W10×
- Battery capacity1,400 mAh vs 2,200 mAh+57%
- Channels16 vs 1,02464×
- Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)No · BF-33C: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Radio & range | ||
| Radio standards | PMR446 | VHF, UHF, DMR |
| Licence | Licence-free | Amateur licence |
| Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) | No | Yes |
| Dual band (VHF + UHF) | — | Yes |
| Frequency ranges | 446 MHz | 136–174 MHz, 400–470 MHz |
| Transmit power | 0.5 W | 5 W |
| Channels | 16 | 1,024 |
| Maximum range (claimed) | 5 km | — |
| Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS) | 155 | — |
| CTCSS / DCS sub-tones | Yes | — |
| Squelch | adjustable | — |
| Call tones | 10 | — |
| Power & battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,400 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 3.7 V | — |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack, AA / AAA batteries | — |
| Runs on AA/AAA batteries too | Yes | — |
| USB-C charging | Yes | — |
| Standby time | 48 h | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 150 g | 272 g |
| Width | 168 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 35 mm | — |
| Display | Backlit display | Monochrome display |
| Features | ||
| VOX (hands-free) | Yes | — |
| VOX sensitivity levels | 3 | — |
| Channel scan | Yes | — |
| Dual watch | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Emergency / SOS alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Key lock | Yes | — |
| Roger beep | Yes | — |
| Monitor button | Yes | — |
| Voice encryption / scrambler | — | Yes |
| PC programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Headset / earpiece jack | Yes | — |
| Connectors | 2,5 und 3,5 mm, USB-C | — |
| Radios in the base pack | 3 | — |
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